Hamilton athlete Robert Gilroy has broken two course records and shaved five minutes off his personal best for a half-marathon, in the last fortnight or so.

On August 10, Robert won the Isle of Mull half-marathon in a time of 1hr 7mins 07secs, taking a full five minutes off the previous record in a new personal best for the Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers runner.

He also broke the course record at the Kilmaurs 5k on July 30, finishing in a time of 15mins 11seconds, with the previous record set at 15mins 34secs.

Robert also won the Irvine five-mile event in a time of 24mins 49secs on July 21.

He said: “The Isle of Mull half-marathon was run in windy conditions so I’m over the moon with the time and I can’t believe I took five minutes off of it!

“I wanted to break the course record of 1hr 6mins 19secs, and I got close to it. That was the best time I’ve had there and I’ve ran it for the last five years.

“It was pelting down with rain and high winds made conditions difficult, so I’m really pleased.

“I took a minute off the Victoria Park run too, the weekend before, and I broke the record at the Kilmaurs 5k.

“I’m running really well and getting some great times.”

Rob’s next target is to finish the Great Scottish Run in under 66 minutes in October, adding: “The field for that will be excellent, but better runners will spur me on.”